The first alteration I had to do was the size. The pattern was a size 5 and my daughter is a size 3. I printed out the pattern and did the alterations according to my daughter’s chest measurements, the shoulders and the length. I also had to bring up the neck line as well as the arm holes.

Then was the time to colour block the T-shirt. I added a more curvier line on the front and a straight line at the back.

And then the high low hem as a finishing touch.

I had to beg her to remove it to get the photographs of the T-shirt , after she had her last try on.

I am very much pleased with the out come because the fabric was from two old polos of my husband’s. Yeah I know I should have done this during the kids clothes week. But didn’t have time.

This is the first time I used the collars as the ribbing for the neck and arm holes. I very rare get the necklines right without puckering. So why shouldn’t I be happy?

I have been eyeing the pattern for so long. I bought the pattern during the cyber Monday sale for half the price!! But it’s worth all the money. The pattern is so well written, with different sections to print for different options.

All in all it was success at first time and I will surly sew up many out of this pattern.

The method I used to stop the organza from fraying was,I cut the pattern pieces by adding a half an inch for the original pattern. Then stitched all around with a zig zag stitch 1/4 inch from the edge. Then burnt the edges. So it was more stable and stopped fraying completely. Then lined it as usual with cotton. And pressed the bodice with lot of steam.

I finished the dress with a invisible zipper and added a sash for a more formal look.

The skirt is also lined with the same cotton fabric. I added a ruffle for the inner skirt for a fluffy effect.